Gaza, Hamas and Qatar

To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies’ deep distrust
Fighters from the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, control the crowd while Red Cross vehicles come to collect Israeli hostages to be released under a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, Jan. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Abed Hajjar, File)
Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Israel and Hamas, Qatar and US say
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet.
Qatar says Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire in Gaza
Rockets fired from Gaza and intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system over Israeli skies are seen from Gaza City, on May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair, File) DOHA, Qatar — Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip,
Gaza Cease-Fire Brings Show of Force by Hamas
Armed and uniformed Hamas militants parade through the streets in an apparent show of strength.
Israel's top general resigns over security lapses in Gaza conflict
Israel's top general resigned on Tuesday, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas' surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. Israel meanwhile launched a large operation in the occupied West Bank,
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The first images of the three hostages to be released from Gaza are broadcast during the handover
Israeli media, carrying live footage from Qatar-based Al Jazeera, is showing the first images of the first three hostages<a ...
Three Israeli hostages are with Israeli forces in Gaza as ceasefire passes first hurdle
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The first three hostages set to be released from Gaza were transferred to the Red Cross and ...
Qatar's growing influence raises critical questions about regional power dynamics
By working closely with the US and other international partners, Israel can better manage Qatar’s role in Gaza while striving ...
Gaza ceasefire deal close as talks enter 'final stages', Qatar says
Qatar says it is hopeful that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal could be agreed "very soon", with negotiators from ...
Live briefing: Gaza ceasefire holds, Israel launches raid on Jenin in West Bank
The Israeli military launched a large raid in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, killing nine people and ...
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Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire talks press on in Qatar
One strike hit a group of people in the Daraj neighborhood in Gaza City, killing at least seven people including ... Sullivan added that he spoke on Monday morning with Qatar’s prime minister, ...
Israel's Netanyahu sends Mossad director to Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar in sign of progress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire ...
Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday
Under the first phase of the ceasefire, 33 hostages are set to be released over the next six weeks, in exchange for hundreds ...
Israel blames Hamas for delay in Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, fighting continues
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had warned that Israel would keep fighting if there were any perceived violations of the deal.
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Saudi Arabia plans $600 billion in new US investment, trade over four years
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Donald Trump that the kingdom wants to put $600 billion into ...